Some of my favorite sounds of autumn are the sounds from football. The ratatat percussion section of the college marching band. Spectators shout, ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Thousands of Maryland Seniors Notified of the End of their Medicare Advantage Plans
Walkersville resident Marlene Eyler, 74, works as a host at a restaurant and cares for her 20-year-old grandson who lives with her. And now she has to ... [Continue Story]
- Maryland Unveils ‘Historic’ $340 Million Settlement with Conowingo Dam Owner
- Spy Chat: The Release of Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal and his Future with Len Foxwell
- Update: Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal is Home
- Protest for Detained Pastor Draws Dozens in Easton
- Longtime and Beloved Minister of Easton Church Arrested by ICE
- Governor Moore Launches “Just Communities” on Juneteenth to Address Racial Wealth Gap
Centreville Highlights
Kent Island Has Its Day by Brent Lewis
This year’s Kent Island Day, an annual family-friendly event organized by the Kent Island Heritage Society to celebrate the historical and cultural ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Minute: Is the Millstream Trail One of the Best on the Mid-Shore?
- Hitting the Mark: QAC’s 4-H Marksmanship Club at 50
- “God of Carnage”: A Chat With CHT Director Michael Whitehill
- Eastern Shore Democratic Summit Held
- Mrs. Madelyn Hollis Takes a Bow: A Celebration of a Teacher’s Life
- The Road from Here: A Chat with Eastern Shore Land Conservancy President Steve Kline
Spy Highlights
From and Fuller: The Real Impact of the Big Democrat Election Victories
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
- Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: Moore and Ferguson Not Eye-to-Eye on Redistricting
- Giving and Growing: Robbin Hill Reflects on 24 Years at Mid-Shore Community Foundation
- From and Fuller: The Government Shutdown and a Dangerous Political Game of Chicken
- Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: The Children’s Hunger Crisis in Maryland
- From and Fuller: The “No Kings” Political Impact Now and In 2026
- Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: The Banner Poll on Governor Moore and its Big Gaps
The Arts and Design
Spy Review: MSO Salutes 3 of the All-Time Greats by Steve Parks
It’s not unusual that a guest conductor will bring a different vibe in his choice of a classical repertoire to present to a one-time-only audience. ... [Continue Story]
- ESWA Launches First Holiday Book Festival at Cult Classic Brewery, Dec. 13
- Spy Review: Dracula’s Brides Seek Vengeance by Steve Parks
- Dracula Reimagined: Cambridge’s Groove Theatre Returns with a Feminist Twist
- The Bay to Ocean Journal 2025: A Mirror to the Shore’s Creative Heart
- Tred Avon Players Goes Hot n’ Cole in Oxford: A Chat with Director Marcia Gilliam and TAP’s Sammie Adams-Mercer
- Academy Art Museum Appoints Brian J. Lang as Director of Curatorial Affairs
Ecosystem
ShoreRivers Hiring Executive Director
ShoreRivers protects Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement. We are seeking a ... [Continue Story]
- ShoreRivers Director to Step Down, Search for Successor Begins
- Washington College Earns High Flyer Status for Bird Conservation
- Bay Journal: FEMA Cancels $1 Billion for Flood Prevention Projects in Chesapeake Bay Region
- The Solar Land Rush—A farmer’s perspective with Judy Gifford
- Intense Maryland Energy Debates in Annapolis Fill a Single Afternoon
- Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
Maryland News
Moore pushes for Congressional Redistricting, sets up Confrontation with Senate
Gov. Wes Moore (D) hinted that he may move ahead with plans to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts, and to call a possible special ... [Continue Story]
- Honoring Talbot County’s Uncle Nace Hopkins: The Day Freedom Came in Trappe
- Judge Appears Skeptical of Claim that Unaffiliated Voters Can Sue Maryland Over Closed Primaries
- Maryland, 14 Other Democratic States Launch Public Health Alliance to Counter Trump, Rfk Jr.
- Undocumented Residents’ Access to State Health Insurance Marketplace Delayed From 2026 to 2028
- Maryland Officials Work To Set Up Supports For Federal Workers During ‘Scary Time”
- A Pilgrimage to Crisfield Serves Up Crabs with a Smattering of Primary Politics
Shore Health
Senior Nation: Nature’s Multicolored Autumn Farewell by Susan Covey
Every autumn, we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange, and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take ... [Continue Story]
- A Spy Chat with Shore Regional Health’s New Clark Breast Center Director Dr. Kathryn Kelley
- Lets Talk about It with Beth Anne Dorman: The Riddle and Some Answers for ADHD
- A Bad Diagnosis, Remarkable Recovery, and Giving Back: A Chat with Andrew Dorbin
- Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: Keeping your Mental Health During Tough Times
- Let’s Talk About It: Human Trafficking with For All Seasons’ Susan Ahlstrom
- A New Era in Women’s Health: A Chat with Shore Health’s Dr. Audrey Bowes Drummey
Mid-Shore Education
Benedictine’s Next Chapter: A Chat with Executive Director Scott Evans
It can never be said enough times how lucky the Mid-Shore is to have such a remarkable place as Benedictine in our region. And that is the reason we ... [Continue Story]
- Washington College President Michael Sosulski Steps Down
- Wetlands 101: Sultana Education Foundation Presents an Evening of Interactive Science
- MD Senate Panel’s vote on Blueprint bill straddles House, Administration Versions
- Gunston celebrates Class of 2025 college-bound athletes
- Wood Foundation awards $100K grant to Radcliffe Creek School
- Morgan State professor fined for presenting himself as licensed architect
Brevities
The Rhythm of Family Traditions By Katherine Emery General
It’s report card time again, and I find myself smiling when I think about how this tradition has evolved over the years. In most elementary schools, ... [Continue Story]
- November 2025 Sky-Watch By Dennis Herrmann
- Dinner Table Debates By Katherine Emery General
- Finding Gratitude in the Rain By Katherine Emery General
- Late-Night Calls with Mom By Katherine Emery General
- Finding Faith in Stillness By Katherine Emery General
- Agent 86 Reconnaissance Footage: Rock Hall and Eastern Neck Island by Air
Community News
County Commissioners Request State Assistance for MD 405 and US 301 Safety Improvements
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have requested assistance from Governor Wes Moore to expedite critical safety improvements at the intersection ... [Continue Story]
- Queen Annes Chorale Holiday Concert: A Classic Christmas
- The Eastern Shore Writers Association and Cult Classic Brewing Company Announce Inaugural Holiday Book Festival
- Haven Ministries’ New Staffer Liz Clark Builds Bridges and Efficiencies
- Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is shining a spotlight on the power of mentoring during Bullying Prevention Month and Beyond.
- Martin’s House & Barn Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
- The Mid-Shore Honors Frederick Douglass on September 27
Senior Life
Senior Nation: Embrace Your Age, Live Your Best Life by Susan Covey
According to Leading Age, “Active Aging is a worldwide initiative that honors the spirit and contributions of older adults while encouraging active ... [Continue Story]
- The Difference Between Try And Triumph Is A Little Umph! By Susan Covey
- State Officials Launch 10-Year Plan to Boost Supports for Growing Senior Population
- Strive for Independence, Not Just on the 4Th Of July! by Susan Covey
- Senior Nation: Gardening a Great Boost for Body and Soul by Susan Covey
- Senior Nation: April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month by Susan Covey
- It’s American Heart Month by Susan Covey
Art Notes
ESWA Launches First Holiday Book Festival at Cult Classic Brewery, Dec. 13
The Eastern Shore Writers Association (ESWA) will host its first-ever Holiday Book Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cult ... [Continue Story]
- Tred Avon Players Announces It’s 2026 Season
- A Horse Show Exhibition at the Trippe to Benefit Therapeutic Riding
- Shelter Film Wins Chesapeake Film Festival Honors
- Allegra! Women’s Chorus in Concert
- Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective
- Academy Art Museum Celebrates Robert Rauschenberg’s 100th Birthday with Intimate Centennial Gathering
Education Notes
Gunston Welcomes 47 Students to the National Honor Society
The Gunston School is pleased to welcome a record breaking number of 47 students to the National Honor Society (NHS). Joined by their families, ... [Continue Story]
- Gunston School Transforms Education into Action with Civic Learning Day
- Gunston School’s 10th Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Raises $150,000 for Campus Technology Overhaul
- Four Gunston Students Honored with National Merit Commended Recognition
- Celebrate OysterFest with CBMM on Oct. 25
- Chrome City Fundraiser Raises Nearly $50K for Benedictine
- Mid-Shore College Fair & Financial Planning Evening set for October 28
Health Notes
Choptank Health Marks 20 Years of Women’s Health Care
This year, Choptank Health is recognizing two decades of providing women across Maryland’s Mid-Shore with compassionate, comprehensive care. This ... [Continue Story]
- Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team Announces New Team Member and Free Health Screenings in November
- University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Receives Record $50 Million Gift from Tom Golisano to Advance Pediatric Care in Maryland
- Choptank Health Expands Dental Team in Federalsburg
- Helping Workplaces Support Mental Health
- Forty Years of Heartfelt Service: Honoring Dr. Jeffrey H. Etherton on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
- Choptank Health Welcomes New Providers
Food Friday
Food Friday: Sultana Scones
You might need light sweaters and some extra calories this weekend if you are going to walk around Chestertown and enjoy the spectacle that ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: St Martin’s Day and Martinmas
The Feast of St Martin, or Martinmas, is celebrated on November 11. El Greco’s painting “St Martin and the Beggar” (1597-99) (76”x41”) (National ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
Design with Jenn Martella: “Westland”
Before I visited this property, I checked my primary reference book, “Where Land and Water Intertwine” but I found no home named “Westland”; I had ... [Continue Story]
From and Fuller Podcast
From and Fuller: The Real Impact of the Big Democrat Election Victories
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: A Rough Week for Trump in Court, with Russia and China, as Epstein Returns as the Front Page Story
- From and Fuller: Is Trump Winning the News Cycle and Governor Newsom Pulls the Trigger on Redistricting for 2026
- From and Fuller: The Political Impact of RFK Jr.s MAHA Agenda and Texas Redistricting Part 2
- From and Fuller: Ending ICE Madness and an Epstein Tipping Point?
- From and Fuller: Elon Musk’s 3rd Party and the Epstein Files MAGA Civil War
- From and Fuller: Is the Iran Bombing a Win for Trump and NYC Politics
Columnist J.E. Dean
Light at the End of the Tunnel? By J.E. Dean
The election results are in from Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Georgia, California, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. Republicans and MAGA lost. ... [Continue Story]
- Lucca is Fifteen! By J.E. Dean
- The Miracle of No Kings 2.0 by J.E. Dean
- Which Is It? President Trump or King Donald? By J.E. Dean
- Mental Illness and Civic Responsibility By J.E. Dean
- To Achieve the Highest Standards, Hegseth Must Go by J.E. Dean
- Should Trump Prosecute the Person Who Posted the Spaghetti Picture? By J.E. Dean
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Stars in Different Realms by Howard Freedlander
What did Willie Mays and Donald Sutherland have in common? Nothing. Except an overriding desire to excel in each’s craft. Mays was a true wonder ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of): Slavery of Thought by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Higher Education on Edge by Howard Freedlander
- Strike for Democracy by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): American Voter by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Hospice Heroes by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): An Apolitical Document Fails by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
Conversations with Craig Fuller: Ambassador and Author Frank Lavin
My friend and former White House colleague Ambassador Frank Lavin has a book coming out in March about his experience in the White House and ... [Continue Story]
- Midair collision over the Potomac: Week two update by Craig Fuller
- A midair tragedy last night in Washington by Craig Fuller
- The Classic Motor Museum starts a new trip in St. Michaels: Craig Fuller talks to Mike Iandolo
- MPT, the Chesapeake Bay and Viewers Like You: A Chat with Station Manager Steven Schupak
- So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
- One Amazing Story by One Amazing Individual by Craig Fuller
Columnist Jamie Kirkpatrick
Cake By Jamie Kirkpatrick
I always thought it was Marie Antionette who once said, “Let them eat cake!” Turns out I was wrong. Historians now agree that the probable speaker ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Laura Oliver
Here’s to You By Laura J. Oliver
I was in my doctor’s office the other day thinking about some lies I was told as a kid… This is going to hurt me more than it’s going to hurt ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
College Football Is Back to School By Angela Rieck
Some of my favorite sounds of autumn are the sounds from football. The ratatat percussion section of the college marching band. Spectators shout, ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
Crystal Bridges by Al Sikes
Well, that was interesting. As I write, the plane is gathering altitude as my wife and I leave Northwest Arkansas on an American Airlines flight for ... [Continue Story]
Opinion
Character Is Policy by Johnny O’Brien
Perhaps you—like me and most of my friends—have a grave difficulty discussing politics in our hyper-partisan nation. We often report that civil ... [Continue Story]
- Trump Policies Disrupt the Eastern Shore Soybean Market by Wilson Dean
- As the Supreme Court Term Begins… Some Reflections by Margaret Andersen
- Character Rot: Sounding the Alarm by Johnny O’Brien
- The Political is Personal: Reflections on DEI by Margaret Andersen
- New report reveals value of resource conservation for Shore businesses by John Horner
- History of US Territorial Acquisitions By Tom Timberman
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: An Abundance of Cruelty
Have you noticed how often, how persistently, the word “cruelty” is showing up in the news? I was reading about the prison built in the Everglades by ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to Editor: A Vanishing Way of Life
- Letter to Editor: How the Big Beautiful Bill Would Affect the Mid-Shore
- These Republicans Are Right – Don’t Blame Governor Wes Moore For Maryland’s Long-Projected Budget Deficit
- Letter to the Editor: Maryland’s Legislature is failing rural communities By Janet Christensen-Lewis
- Letter to Talbot County Council: Keep employee handbook DEI statement
- Letter to Editor: Representative Harris snubs the ‘Beagle Brigade’
